Reading & Grammar Flashcards
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Which sentence uses "affect" or "effect" correctly?
Answer: The new policy will affect officer morale.
"Affect" is the verb meaning to influence; "effect" is usually a noun.
Choose the correctly combined sentence: "The alarm sounded. The officers responded."
Answer: The alarm sounded, so the officers responded.
A comma plus the conjunction "so" correctly joins two independent clauses.
Which word means the opposite of "compliant"?
Answer: resistant
"Resistant" is the antonym of "compliant."
Identify the misplaced modifier: "Running down the street, the badge fell off the officer."
Answer: The badge cannot run; the modifier is misplaced.
"Running down the street" wrongly modifies "badge" instead of the officer.
Read: "The statement was corroborated by two witnesses." What does "corroborated" mean?
Answer: Confirmed
"Corroborated" means confirmed or supported with evidence.
Which sentence uses the correct conjunction for cause and effect?
Answer: The road was icy, so the patrol slowed down.
"So" shows the icy road caused the patrol to slow down.
What is the best summary of: "Officers should listen carefully, ask clear questions, and record accurate details when interviewing witnesses"?
Answer: Effective witness interviews require listening, clarity, and accuracy.
The sentence lists key practices for effective witness interviews.